Professional Learning Networks: No Teacher is an Island

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I. Nings: What are they? What do they do? Why are they important?

Ning webpageSearch in the upper right hand corner for nings that are in your area of interest (librarian, chemistry, English, ESL, etc.)
Kathleen's Nings Here are some of my nings. I am only really active on one!

Some Nings you may like:
Independent School Ning
Social Studies Ning

II. Twitter: What is it? What does it do? Why is it important?

Guide to Setting up a Twitter Account

Commoncraft Guide to Twitter

Twitter: Time Magazine CoverThis is an article that corresponds to the cover of Time Magazine on Twitter. It discusses how Twitter may change our lives.
12 minutes on Twitter Prezi This is a jazzy presentation to learn about Twitter.
Twitter for Teachers WikiClick here for a place where teachers of various disciplines have posted their twitter names. It's a good way to build a network of teachers in your field.
WeFollow/Teachers This is a good place to find teachers of interest to you to follow and build your pln.

III. Readers: What are they? What do they do? Why are they important?

My readers:
Google Reader

Netvibes

IV. Social Bookmarking: How does this qualify as a personal/professional network?

Delicious Network

Diigo